Helpers--Production Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,220
↑ 69.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Helpers--Production Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Helpers--Production Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 69.7% since 2011 ($22,520 → $38,220)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,220
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,220 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $36,700 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $34,670 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | $30,000 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | $30,500 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $29,100 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | $27,730 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | $26,070 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | $24,830 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $23,960 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $23,610 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $23,160 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $22,810 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $22,520 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.